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Job Description: Peckham Inc. - Graphic Art Technician

SUMMARY

The Graphic Art Technician will utilize multiple software applications to provide products including flyers, pamphlets, signs, posters, certificates, and many others that are both visually pleasing and meet the customer's needs. The successful candidate will have a customer service orientation with a strong knowledge of several key aspects of graphic art design and layout.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Provide graphic art products and services as follows:

+ Proposal/Concept Development

+ Programs (one page or multiple pages)

+ Charts (large and small)

+ Flyers, Covers, Brochures, Publications

+ Pamphlets (Trifolds, custom sizes)

+ Stationery (envelopes, letterhead, contact cards, etc.)

+ Signs/Posters (various sizes/shapes/colors)

+ Technical Illustrations (includes print design and photo illustration/correction)

+ CDROM/DVD artwork and vendor usable electronic files

+ Displays/Exhibits (customized to fit customers' needs/applications)

+ Banners/Logo design (both design and manufacture)

+ Nameplates/Name Badges for Events

+ Certificates/Plaques/Awards (local awards-acrylics/wooden plaques/photos)

+ Matting/Framing Scanning and Incorporation of photos and customer images to be used in final products.

+ Design and Lay-out of advertisements etc. for use in a variety of publications/jobs that may be used for final production by outside vendors.

+ The ability to work closely with DAPS to meet requirements on jobs that need to be sent to DAPS for final production for customers.

+ The Illustrator will work closely with various customers to ensure that the final products and services are satisfactory. This may include and is not limited to meeting with customers to discuss projects, provide solutions based on sound graphic/visual techniques and customer requirements.

+ Accept other jobs/duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ At least 18 years of age

+ U.S. Citizen

+ Ability to pass a thorough background check screening (credit and criminal history) to determine fitness for a federal security clearance.

+ Proficient in the English language (written and verbal)

+ Must be proficient in the use of the following software-Corel Draw, Adobe Products such as-Adobe Acrobat DC, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator CS, Adobe Creative Suite, other products such as Microsoft Office/Power Point/Excel/Outlook/Publisher and Word.

+ Demonstrated customer service and team interaction skills are required.

+ Exceptional listening skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

+ Ability to gather information to determine needs; apply problem solving skills and resolve the inquiry/request effectively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Some college education

+ Recommend at least five (5) year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the field with an emphasis on customer service.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the individual will be required to multitask. The employee will also be required to speak, listen, read, and use a computer simultaneously during their scheduled shift. Individuals will be required to be mobile throughout the building.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Individuals will have an office space to perform tasks and will be expected to perform a variety of related tasks. Due to customer requirements the individual will need to have the ability to work on multiple tasks at a rapid pace within that environment. For the most part individuals will work individually, and therefore are required to work well independently; however, they will also be a member of a team and therefore must be able to work in a team atmosphere. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

SECURITY

Many of the positions through the Business Services Division require a security clearance. Thus, the candidate/employee must pass and maintain appropriate security and background checks as required for each area and/or contract. The extent of the security and background check may vary by position. Employment may also be contingent upon successful security and background checks and may be run on an ad hoc basis. Required security and clearance checks will be completed at no financial cost to the candidate.

OTHER INFORMATION

This job description in no way states or implies all duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EEO is Law (https://dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

EOE-Embracing Diversity to Achieve Excellence

Worker Sub-Type:

Team Member

Location:

Battle Creek, MI

Business Line:

Contact Center Solutions

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40First Shift (United States of America)